Living, Learning, Launching: Guiding First-Year Interns

11-11:50 a.m.

Location: Pollock B

Type: Informative/panel

Audience: Linked Courses, Living Learning Communities

Presenters: Brad Knight, American University

Join us for an insightful session delving into AU Cornerstone D.C., an exclusive yearlong program tailored for first-year students eager to enhance their academic journey. Breaking convention, AU Cornerstone D.C. offers a unique opportunity for matriculated first-year students to delve into the professional world through internships, a privilege often reserved for upper-class students. Throughout the fall semester, participants collaborate closely with program staff and the Career Center, honing essential skills such as resume and cover letter crafting, while engaging in specialized internship preparatory events. Come spring, students embark on a supervised internship venture in the DC region, dedicating 12-15 hours weekly to real-world experience and earning three academic credits. What further sets AU Cornerstone apart is its integration with University College (UC), AU's largest first-year living-learning community. Discover how AU Cornerstone D.C. is breaking barriers, shaping future leaders, and cultivating a supportive environment for first-year success.